Beauty or biophilia?
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For 99% of human history we biologically developed in adaptive response to natural not artificial or human created forces
Biophilia is peoples’ innate connection with nature that is vital to maintain health and wellbeing
What is biophilia?
Biophilic design is about bringing people into close and frequent contact with nature, designing for people as biological organisms and nurturing a
love of place
What is Biophilic Design?
nature in the space
1 visual connection with nature 2 non-visual connection with nature 3 non-rhythmic sensory stimuli 4 thermal & airflow variability 5 presence of water 6 dynamic & diffuse light 7 connection with natural systems
natural analogues 8 biomorphic forms and patterns 9 material connection with nature 10 complexity & order
nature of the space
11 prospect 12 refuge 13 mystery 14 peril
14 Biophilic Design patterns
Biophilic Design Benefits
physiological wellbeing stress reduction
blood pressure heartrate
cognitive performance
metal agility memory creativity
psychological wellbeing
wellbeing mood
preference